On October 26, 2017, Sollie Lee Harris, also known as Samuel Horace, was pronounced dead following a shooting that occurred in Houston, Texas. The incident took place on August 21, 2017, at approximately 2:10 p.m., when Harris was robbed of his vehicle and subsequently shot by two unidentified male suspects near 8830 Long Point Drive. Harris was critically injured and transported to a hospital by paramedics but succumbed to his injuries two months later, on October 23, 2017.
An autopsy determined that Harris's death was due to complications related to the gunshot wound he sustained.
The suspects involved in the crime were described as two Black males, aged between 20 and 30 years old. Despite initial efforts to identify and capture the suspects, they remain at large. Authorities have urged anyone with information related to this case to contact the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers in hopes of advancing the investigation.
This case highlights the continued efforts of the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, which is responsible for investigating violent deaths within the city. The department works around the clock, conducting follow-up investigations and attempting to bring justice to families affected by violence.
